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Wooden Toy Craze
Wooden toys are treasured by all. Learn how to make wooden blocks. Cylinders are made from thick wooden dowels.
How to Service the RX Motor in Your Scalextric Car
The earlier Scalextric cars produced in the 1960s were fitted with open frame motors the most common of which is known as the RX motor. This motor was also fitted to many of the Hornby locomotives of the period.
What the Saint Gaudens Double Eagles Mean to American History
There is no more controversial set of coins minted by the U.S. Mint than the Saint Gaudens Double Eagles. What collectors and admirers see as a beautiful set of gold coins that can prove to be a good investment at the same time are viewed by historians as one way President Theodore Roosevelt single-
Candle Making Molds - Choosing the Right One
Attractively shaped candles are appreciated by everyone. Molds determine the outcome of the process. It is not just the shape of the candle that the mold determines, but also the quality of your work. The surface of the candle, the placement of the wick and, for other steps in candle making, the suc
No Sew Or Easy Sew Decorating Ideas
Planting an Herb Garden is simple even for those of you with a brown thumb.Whether you are sewing machine challenged or just don't have time for an extensive sewing project, there are some easy decorating projects that you can do for your home that require little sewing or no sewing at all.
Explore the Wonderful World of Quilts
Quilt making is a process of creation. There are so many different aspects that even experienced quilter's always have new areas to explore. For those just learning there are many sampler quilts, structured to give the beginner practice in basic techniques while building a foundation of skills.
Gold Pans - Which One Works The Best?
I can not think of a simpler, easier way to get started in the wonderful world of gold prospecting than by using a gold pan. They are the very least expensive tools that you can use to search for that magical yellow metal called gold.
Stamp Collection - Best Way to Get Started
Want to become a stamp collector and build your own collection. Well here is a guide to how I got started and the best practices.
How to Make Glue Using Kitchen Products
Are you sick of buying glue for your office? It is not that expensive to buy but it can be a hassle running down to the shops and buying glue to stick paper together. You can easily make glue at home that is cheap, fun and sticks paper together perfectly. If you have a little kid, you can have fun t
Antique Singer Sewing Machine Value
Do you find yourself looking at that antique Singer sewing machine sitting in the corner and wonder what, if any, value it may have. The first thing you have to consider is what type of ...
Thank You Words - Free Examples For Personal Use
Nothing makes a person feel appreciated like a few well-chosen thank you words.Writing simple thank you cards makes people more likely to want to help you again if you need it, and shows that you are a good friend.It helps to empower the people you appreciate, and helps you build new friendships and
Making a Birthday Collage
Decorating for a person's birthday can be fun, but getting away from crepe paper and happy birthday signs can present a bit of a challenge. In an effort to avoid the same decorations that others use, try making a personalized bulletin board for the birthday person! Using nostalgic items from th
Fireworks Displays For Enthusiasts - Discover How to Prepare Your Fireworks Show
Your fireworks display is bound to attract the attention of friends, family and strangers. The preparation of your fireworks show is extremely important because of safety reasons but also because you want to have success when displaying your pyrotechnic talents in front of such crowds.
Halloween Witch Clip Art
Free Printables and clip art scans to use for Halloween crafts and collectibles, Halloween Witch
What To Look For When Collecting The HMS Victory Model
A HMS victory model is very often pieced together from wood and plastic. In order to protect the HMS victory model from wear and tear, the model will sometimes be painted with water proof coats of paint. Sealing cement is also employed in the fissures of these models to prevent moisture seeping in a
A Few Beads, Wire and Pliers Equals 10 Minute Earrings
With a little preparation and ten minutes of your time you will always be able to have the perfect fashion accessories you want. And to do that, all you need is a modest selection of beads, some wire, a chain nose plier, and a round nose plier. This article shows you how to make beautiful earrings i
Download Free Printable Calendars
You can download, print, and color this August calendar page that features a picture of a golf club and ball in honor of August being National Golf Month and then use it to create your own 2013 calendar.
How Grading Impacts Coin Collecting Values
Many variables determine coin collecting values, the amount of precious metal contained in the coin is a major factor as are such basic economic principles as supply and demand. Coin collectors do not have much control over most of the variables, but one area that they can affect is the condition of
How to Accessorize Your Dollhouse With the Right Porcelain Doll - For the Serious Collector Only!
If you have started down the wonderful pass to collection porcelain dolls, dollhouse miniatures, and finished dollhouses you realize by now or are about to realize that there is a ton of options that you need to consider. It helps to consider them before you begin. Here is a list to help you out in
Using the Right Tools Makes it Easier to Get the Job Done
When completing a project or doing a job, it is always better and easier to get the job done when you have the right tools on hand. This is true not only about tasks that are related to your own job but also tasks related to your hobbies.